Fear of the LORD is the foundation of
wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. Proverbs 9:10
Since I started writing this blog this year
with a focus on wisdom, I’m always seeking wise words of guidance. Recently a
very perceptive Christian who is the wife of a cousin gave me her “wise”
advice. “Wisdom is putting knowledge to use.” I think that is about how Linda put
it.
That advice provided good insight. What
good is knowledge if we don’t put it to use? God has blessed us with an
abundance of information—spiritual and temporal knowledge. Putting that
knowledge to use requires an understanding—good judgment so that it can be
appropriately applied in a wise and useful manner. “Fear” or respect for the
Lord is the key. We all need that divine reverence for God. He loves us—we need
to love Him. How do you show Him your love and respect? Do you use the
knowledge and wisdom that He gives you?
Prayer
~ Dear Jesus, I respect You for all that You have done for me, for my family,
friends, neighbors and literally the world. May the way that I treat others
show respect not only to them…but to You, for You are the creator of all
things. May I be a loving example to others the way that Linda’s mother-in-law,
Frieda, was to others. Kind, generous, patient, considerate, accepting and
loving…just like You, Jesus.
Friday’s
Feast at the King’s Table
It is still time to harvest another
zucchini from the garden.
Zucchini Brownies
Adapted
from Frieda’s recipe in the Warden Community Church Centennial Celebration Cookbook
1¼ c.
shortening, butter or vegetable oil
¾ c.
dark cocoa powder
1½ c.
sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp
vanilla
1 c.
grated zucchini (about 1 medium)
2 c.
flour
2 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
salt
1 c.
walnuts or pecans chopped
1 c. raisins or dates, chopped (opt)
1 can
cream cheese or chocolate frosting
Heat shortening
and cocoa powder together. Stir in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and zucchini. Add
flour, baking powder, salt, nuts and raisins. Spread in a greased 10 x 15 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes. Cool and frost.
[Note: I
substituted ¼ cup butter or oil and the dark cocoa powder for 4 oz. of
unsweetened chocolate squares.]
© 2016 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.
All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT)
unless otherwise noted.
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